Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Architects in Southampton
Established in 2010 by Simon and Debbie Ashworth, IHD Architectural Services is a family-run architectural practice dedicated to delivering tailored planning and construction design solutions. With Simon's 35 years of construction sector expertise and Debbie's architectural administration proficiency, we specialise in residential extensions, conversions, and new homes across The New Forest, Southampton, Romsey, Winchester, and Fareham. Our approach combines technical excellence with personalised service, ensuring each project receives individual attention from initial consultation through to Building Regulation approval.We maintain strong relationships with local planning authorities and consultancy partners to streamline processes for clients. Our fixed-fee quotations provide transparency, while our detailed preliminary plans enable accurate budgeting. Through consistent communication and adaptability, we navigate planning challenges to achieve successful outcomes, as evidenced by our 100% first-time approval rate in recent projects.
Services
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Residential Extensions
New Home Design
Structural Calculations
Energy Assessments
Heritage Reports
Flood Risk Assessments
Arboriculture Surveys
Ecology Assessments
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 35 years' construction sector experience from our lead architect
- Our fixed-fee quotations provide complete cost transparency
- We maintain strong working relationships with local planning authorities
- Our detailed preliminary plans enable accurate budgeting for clients
- We guarantee 100% first-time planning approval success rate
What people say
Fantastic support
Highly efficient team
Successful outcome
Excellent communication
Professional service
Services
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications for residential projects. Our service includes initial consultations, detailed plan preparation, and liaison with local authorities. We coordinate specialist reports for heritage, ecology, and flood risk assessments to ensure complete applications.
Building Regulations
Our technical construction design ensures full compliance with current building regulations. We provide structural calculations, energy assessments, and full plans submissions to local authority building control. This guarantees safe, energy-efficient construction solutions for our clients.
Residential Extensions
We specialise in designing residential extensions that maximise space and natural light. Our services include measurement surveys, preliminary plans, and detailed construction documentation. We ensure seamless integration with existing properties while meeting all regulatory requirements.
New Home Design
From concept to completion, we create bespoke new home designs tailored to client needs. Our service covers initial design consultations, planning applications, and technical construction details. We focus on modern, energy-efficient solutions that enhance living spaces.
Structural Calculations
We provide essential structural calculations for all building projects. This service ensures compliance with safety standards and supports building regulation applications. Our calculations cover foundations, beams, and other critical structural elements for residential developments.
People
Simon Ashworth
Lead Architect
With 35 years' experience in construction, Simon leads all design processes. He specialises in translating client visions into practical architectural solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
Debbie Ashworth
Planning Consultant
Debbie manages architectural administration and planning submissions. Her expertise ensures smooth communication with local authorities and timely processing of planning applications for residential developments across Hampshire.
Questions
What areas do you cover for architectural services?
We primarily serve The New Forest, Southampton, Romsey, Winchester, and Fareham areas, but can undertake projects further afield.
How long does the planning application process take?
Local authorities typically decide on applications within eight weeks, with regular progress updates provided throughout the process.
Do you handle both planning and building regulations?
Yes, we provide complete services from initial planning applications through to Building Regulation approvals and technical construction details.
What types of residential projects do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential extensions, conversions, new homes, and internal modifications including structural alterations and open-plan living solutions.
How are your fees structured for architectural services?
We offer fixed-fee quotations tailored to each project's specific requirements, providing complete cost transparency from the outset.
Can you assist with difficult planning applications?
Yes, our team has extensive experience overcoming complex planning challenges, including heritage constraints and environmental considerations.
